Cheap Apartments for Rent near Central Contra Costa, CA from $1,700 (41 Rentals)

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100 Boyd
$2,024 - $2,274
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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The 1960
$2,516 - $12,039
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The 1960

1960 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Vaya
$2,575 - $4,555
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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IMT Pleasant Hill
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IMT Pleasant Hill

225 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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2323 San Juan Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2323 San Juan Ave

2323 San Juan AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Walnut Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Creek Apartments

1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Carmel House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel House

1756 Carmel DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596

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The Enclave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Enclave

3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,816. Mountain View Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,816
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Terrace ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,985
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$2,026
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,053
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2,157
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$2,200
IMT Pleasant HillA21BR,1BA$2,200
Avalon Walnut Ridge6031BR,1BA$2,219

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2Bed/2Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $3,825. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the North Main 2x1 Model at North Main Apartments starting at $2,157 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes2Bed/2Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
North Main ApartmentsNorth Main 2x12BR,1BA$2.40
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Hillside Terrace2x1 C2BR,1BA$3.43
Diablo Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
BrioLacy1BR,1BA$3.60
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.44
The BoulevardLoft1BR,1BA$3.32
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,816.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $2,026 at eaves Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,157 at North Main Apartments.

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